Rules

High Cost Program Rules. 47 C.F.R. Sections 54.302-320 are the rules governing the federal universal service fund for this program.

Orders

Rate-of-Return Reform Order. On March 30, 2016, the FCC released this order mandating broadband build-out for small, rural carriers. Carriers must choose to participate in the new Alternative Cost America Model (A-CAM) by November 1, 2016, or to remain in a reformed, legacy support mechanism.

The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is dedicated to achieving universal service. As a not-for-profit corporation designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), we administer the $10 billion Universal Service Fund. With the guidance of the FCC policy, we collect and deliver funding through four programs that are focused specifically on places where broadband and connectivity needs are acute.